Skyscraper Scene Detail Highlights Genuine High-Rise Stunt
Thunderbolts: A Game-Changer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The upcoming Marvel film, Thunderbolts, is creating a stir in the industry with its groundbreaking approach to action sequences. Scheduled for release on May 2, the movie is set to redefine the boundaries of practical stunts and effects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Actor Sebastian Stan, who stars in the film, has highlighted the extensive use of practical stunts in Thunderbolts. Unlike many previous MCU films that are heavily reliant on visual effects, Thunderbolts aims to deliver a more authentic and tangible experience.
Florence Pugh, who plays the character Yelena, took this authenticity to new heights by performing a highly dangerous base jump stunt without a safety net. This daring feat underscores the film's commitment to practical and authentic stunt work.
However, it's important to note that while Thunderbolts is breaking new ground in the MCU with its practical stunts, there is no confirmed information that it is the first Marvel film to use real stunts specifically for Oscar recognition in the stunt performance category.
The film's director, Jake Schreier, felt that the Merdeka stunt, where Yelena falls off the Merdeka 118, a skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, needed "a little more weight and surprise" to justify its inclusion. Pugh's insistence on performing the stunt herself helped sell it to Disney.
Thunderbolts boasts a talented creative team, with members behind films like Beef, Minari, and Everything Everywhere All at Once. The movie is being promoted as a different type of film in the MCU, with a focus on real themes, characters, and on-location shooting.
The Merdeka 118, where the stunt was performed, is the second-tallest building in the world behind the Burj Khalifa. Disney's health and safety team was initially hesitant to allow the stunt due to its height, but the team ultimately agreed to the risk.
In addition to the Merdeka stunt, the scene where Yelena walks away after the floor of a building explodes was also real and was shot hours after breaking down the Merdeka rig.
As the future of the DC Universe on film and TV is anticipated, Marvel is looking to make a mark in the awards scene. While they may not be able to secure wins for acting or Best Picture, technical work like stunts or VFX could be enough to brag about. In fact, stunt performers are expected to receive Oscar recognition in a few years.
With Thunderbolts' release date fast approaching, fans are eager to see if the film will live up to the hype and set a new standard for action sequences in the MCU. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming releases in the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes.
- Gizmodo and io9 are speculating that Thunderbolts, with its emphasis on practical stunts, could potentially secure Oscar recognition in the stunt performance category, setting a new standard for future Marvel films.
- The use of real stunts in Thunderbolts is not only redefining the boundaries of practical effects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but also seems to be strategically positioned to make a mark in the awards scene.
- As technology continues to evolve, it's fascinating to see how movies, such as Thunderbolts, are incorporating real-life stunts to deliver a more authentic and tangible experience, blurring the line between entertainment and reality.
